Description
Cheese and Pretzel Broomsticks are a fun and festive snack perfect for Halloween or any themed party. Made with simple ingredients—string cheese, pretzel sticks, and chives—these broomsticks are quick to assemble and visually delightful. The string cheese is sliced to resemble broom bristles, tied with a chive knot, and topped with a pretzel stick handle, offering a savory, crunchy, and creamy bite-sized treat.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 3 string cheese sticks (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
- 9 pretzel sticks
- Fresh chives
Instructions
- Cut the Cheese: Begin by cutting each string cheese stick into three equal sections, giving you a total of nine pieces.
- Create Broom Bristles: Use a sharp knife to slice vertical lines upward from the bottom of each cheese piece, cutting about halfway up but leaving the top intact so the cheese holds together and resembles broom bristles.
- Tie the Chive: Tie a fresh chive in a knot securely around the base of the cheese piece to simulate the broom binding. Double knot it for security, trimming any excess chive carefully to avoid breakage.
- Attach the Pretzel Handle: Gently insert a pretzel stick into the top of the cheese piece to create the broomstick handle. If the pretzel breaks or causes the cheese to crack, use a toothpick to pre-poke a small hole to ease the pretzel in.
Notes
- These cheese and pretzel broomsticks make a playful and themed addition to Halloween charcuterie boards or as kid-friendly festive snacks.
- Only 3 simple ingredients are needed, and the recipe takes about 10 minutes to prepare.
- Handle the chives gently to avoid snapping, as they are delicate.
- Using a toothpick to create holes for pretzel sticks helps prevent breaking the cheese or pretzel.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 broomstick
- Calories: 29 kcal
- Sugar: 0.01 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.02 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
